Horoscopes: Saturday, December 30, 2017

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You want to help, but you also realize that people might need to take things as far as they can on their own first. You don't want to rob anyone of the chance at that kind of confidence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Shakespeare suggested, "Assume a virtue, if you have it not." Dare to enact the virtue you seek today and you just may wind up with it by the end of the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you found out that the whole world was made for you, would that change the way you enjoyed it? Maybe it was; maybe it wasn't. But there are pleasures around you that are not to be missed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll finish the job you started to the very best of your ability, impediments notwithstanding. Most of them will in fact back down as if they realize that you're coming forward regardless.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're ready to follow advice, even though it may lead you far out of your way and take a great deal of effort. Well, you can't argue with success. Adhere to the proven success formula.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People who talk about what kind of person they are may as well be waving a red flag in your face. Usually just about everyone is the opposite of what they proclaim, at least some of the time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Casual conversation will lead you to realize that you have stories you haven't quite learned how to tell yet, but you're getting better and better at it. In fact, you're downright entertaining tonight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The people who make you want to put on your cool clothes, say your clever lines, behave as the best version of you - those are the ones to keep around. Step up your game like crazy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It won't pay to be too picky in matters of food or entertainment, but you can certainly afford to be picky in some matters this weekend - love, for one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Before you do what you planned, consider that your day could go a few different ways. What if your favorite person was the one who was looking out for you? What would this person tell you?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You know free spirits, and you know people who have lived in the same place for decades if not a lifetime. You have something to learn from both these extremes. Experiment with your ideas.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Life seems to be moving quickly, and it's why you will take many pictures. Also, your artistic eye is keen now, and you notice the pretty things and the unusual things unique to this day.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 30). Your needs collide with those of another, and together you'll create impressive momentum in the next six weeks. January brings beauty you couldn't have planned if you'd tried. Friends will surprise you in March. Excellent publicity will help you expand your influence as well as your financial reach. Aries and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 39, 4, 14, 47 and 28.